This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301, or halogenated hydrocarbon compound Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br) as a fire-fighting medium. The fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301, the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.), and the storage or transportation of Halon 1301, are not addressed in this specification. The material shall be tested for purity, methanol impurity, acidity, water content, halogen ion content, nonvolatile residue, suspended matter and sediment, and fixed or nonabsorbable gases in the vapor phase.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301 as a fire-fighting medium.

1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 or the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).

1.3 This specification does not address the storage or transportation of Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D 5631.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in 4.3.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

ISO Standards

U.S. Industry Standard

Index Terms

bromotrifluoromethane; CF₃Br; fire fighting; firefighting agent; fire protection; fire suppressant; fluorobrominated hydrocarbon; Halon 1301; Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br); Chemicals--specifications; Halon 1301;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting)

Citing ASTM Standards

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